Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Spending requests for the general welfare of the United States generally come
from the _____
A | people. | C | House of Representatives. | B | executive
branch. | D | Senate. |
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This power enables Congress to regulate working conditions across the
nation.
A | to enforce civil rights laws | C | to pass bankruptcy
laws | B | to initiate national defense protection | D | to regulate
commerce |
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As expressed in the Constitution, this power of Congress provides the basis for
legislation to grow the nation’s economy.
A | naturalization | C | choosing a president | B | waging war | D | confirming a
president |
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In order to gain testimony at a hearing, giving this to a witness means that he
or she is free from the threat of prosecution.
A | perjury | C | contempt | B | subpoena | D | immunity |
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Congressional committees may punish people who refuse to testify at a hearing by
______
A | holding them in contempt. | C | arresting them for
perjury. | B | issuing a subpoena. | D | giving them immunity. |
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Through this power, Congress can check on how the executive branch is
administering the law.
A | immunity | C | perjury | B | legislative oversight | D | subpoena |
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What compels (forces) a witness to appear at a congressional hearing or to
produce requested documents?
A | immunity | C | subpoena | B | perjury | D | contempt |
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Matching
Match the correct word for each item.
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A | revenue bills | C | enumerated powers | B | appropriations bills | D | elastic clause |
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expressed powers
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9.
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necessary and proper clause
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10.
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laws for raising money
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11.
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authorization to spend money
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A | subpoena | C | perjury | B | contempt | D | checks and
balances |
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12.
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legal order
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13.
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lying under oath
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14.
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willful obstruction
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15.
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legislative oversight
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